Who Is Awkwardman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Awkwardman is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Leander Brent, with over 64 comic issue appearances. A member of the Inferior Five, Awkwardman is incredibly strong, but also incredibly clumsy.

Who is Awkwardman?

Origin Awkwardman is the son of Mr. Might and the Mermaid (parodies of Superman and Aquaman , respectively). A beachcomber by day, he and several other superhero progeny join together and form the Inferior Five . Creation Awkwardman was created by E Nelson Bridwell , Mike Esposito and Joe Orlando . Major Story Arcs The Inferior Five With his team of misfit superheroes, Awkwardman goes on a series of adventures that result, to the surprise of all involved, in victory for the team. Angel and the Ape Awkwardman joins his team in battling Gorilla Grodd with Angel O'Day and Sam Simeon . Awkwardman and Blimp are sent to the roof to help guide their gorilla allies, but accidentally knock over a water tower, causing the gorillas to believe they are under attack. The gorillas shoot at them, but they survive and rejoin their team, ultimately defeating Grodd.

Key facts

Awkwardman is of human origin and first appeared in "The Coming of the Costumed Incompetents". The character is published by DC Comics. With 64 recorded issue appearances, Awkwardman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.